Food Safety Archives

Telangana Food Safety Department Ensures Hygiene and Compliance in 2024 0

Overview The Telangana Food Safety Department emerged as a key player in safeguarding food safety and hygiene across the state in 2024. Between January and November, the department conducted 4,652 inspections at restaurants, high-end pubs, manufacturing units, eCommerce dark stores, warehouses, dairy operations, and ice cream shops in Hyderabad and other districts. These inspections resulted

Enhancing Food Safety and Hygiene in Mumbai: FSSAI’s Strategic Initiatives 0

Overview In a significant step forward for improving food safety and hygiene in Mumbai, Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), held an important meeting with Shri Bhushan Varsha Ashok Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and Dr K.H. Govindraj, IAS Principal Secretary

Hepatitis A Outbreak in Kalamassery: Authorities Act Swiftly to Contain Spread 0

Report Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala is facing a significant hepatitis A outbreak affecting the regions of Peringazha, HMT Estate, and Kurupra. Health authorities confirmed 29 cases of jaundice, with 27 still active and three patients in critical condition, requiring ICU care. This marks the third hepatitis A outbreak in Ernakulam district this year, following outbreaks

Kozhikode Shuts Down 16 Unregistered Food Establishments 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 24, 2024
Pre-Holiday Food Safety Plan In a pre-holiday enforcement action, Food Safety teams in Kozhikode district shut down 16 unregistered food establishments during increased inspections before Christmas and New Year festivities. Over four days, the teams discovered numerous businesses operating without proper licenses or postponing their renewals. They inspected 176 establishments and collected samples from 62
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Understanding pH Value in Food and Its Impact 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General
- December 21, 2024
The pH value of food serves as a critical measure of acidity or alkalinity, influencing nearly every aspect of its quality, from taste and texture to safety and shelf life. Measured on a scale of 0 to 14, a pH of 7 is neutral, while values below and above indicate acidity and alkalinity, respectively. This
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Food Safety Violations Exposed in Secunderabad Restaurants 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 21, 2024
Overview When we dine at restaurants, we trust that the food is clean and free of expired ingredients, unlike the potential risks of consuming street food. However, a recent case in Secunderabad shattered this confidence as food safety inspectors uncovered serious violations in multiple establishments. Golden Dragon Restaurant, Parklane Food safety inspectors conducted a surprise
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